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Post by Gamemaster on Feb 11, 2007 7:01:51 GMT -5
"It shall be as you command," said Billian. Then he departed.
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Post by Nashlan on Feb 12, 2007 11:22:40 GMT -5
Ulor Nashlan departs with four of his guards to find Ekanor Falan Gervin.
"Greetings, Ekanor Falan. I have come to take control of the garrison, as per the Imperial Regent's instruction."
Ulor Nashlan holds out the letter for Gervin to read.
"I need to know how many troops you can mobilise to be sent to the Regent's aid if necessary."
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Post by Gamemaster on Feb 13, 2007 5:29:34 GMT -5
Ekanor Falan Gervin reads the decrees from the Lord Chancellor twice, slowly, then carefully examines the wax seal. Then he says, "This appears to be in order. I am yours to command, Ulor. We have three kantoro in the province, all at exactly half strength except the 2nd Kantora Nassavix which is missing four men who were recently arrested for brawling. We could send all three kantoro, but I recommend that we hold back at least one, preferably two, for defense of the province. There are pirates in these waters, you know. If a whole province were left undefended, they might come ashore and start looting the place. I recommend that the 3rd Kantora Nassavix be sent and the other two remain here."
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Post by Nashlan on Feb 13, 2007 10:52:35 GMT -5
"It may not come to that yet, the Regent hasn't actually called up any troops. But your suggestion is a good one, ready the 3rd Kantora Nassavix to depart if the need arises. Have the other two Kantoro readied in case pirates or other such enemies make trouble. Where is the nearest Naval Headquarters? Surely they should be the ones to deal with pirates."
Ulor Nashlan makes ready to leave, but asks one more question as he does so.
"What are the state of the city's defences? I have not had the chance to inspect them yet. What of the rest of the province?"
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Post by Gamemaster on Feb 14, 2007 6:03:33 GMT -5
Imperial Army Garrison Nassavix, Salan Nassavix
Oron 25, Salgan 10, Adonsik 40 Vylor Cledman VI (25/10/40 Cledman VI)
Ekanor Falan Gervin says, "I will have the troops prepared. The nearest naval base is at Trayavix. That's also the regional headquarters for the Navy, the Army, the Imperial Couriers and everything else. So long as the pirates stay at sea, they are the Navy's concern. If they come on land, there's not much the Navy can do. In fact, since pirate ships are generally faster than Navy ships, the Navy usually just chases them off. They only ever catch them if they find them in port somewhere."
"The state of the city's defences is that the city does not have a defensive wall or a regular fortress. Our barracks here and your palace are the most defensible buildings. We're really relying on the fact that we have three kantoro of troops here all in the same city to defend against attack. There are no defenses in the rest of the province. Our ability to send troops out if necessary is their main protection."
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Post by Nashlan on Feb 14, 2007 7:16:17 GMT -5
"I am not very concerned about the city itself being attacked then. How fast can troops reach outlying areas of the province if need be? Say, to stop a raiding party or something."
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Post by Gamemaster on Feb 15, 2007 8:08:15 GMT -5
Ekanor Falan Gervin replied, "It would take seven or eight days' march to reach the most distant corners of the province. But most of the coastline is much closer. Even the most distant southern end of the coast could be reached in about six and a half days. We could get to most of the inhabited areas in four days or so."
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Post by Nashlan on Feb 15, 2007 8:11:28 GMT -5
"Alright, thank you for the information. Who is in command of the 3rd Kantora Nassavix?"
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Post by Gamemaster on Feb 15, 2007 8:31:22 GMT -5
Ekanor Falan Gervin says, "the 3rd Kantora Nassavix is commanded by Gurikan Talan."
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Post by Nashlan on Feb 15, 2007 8:48:12 GMT -5
"Thank you, goodbye."
Ulor Nashlan departs and returns to his office.
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Post by Nashlan on Feb 18, 2007 10:46:26 GMT -5
Nashlan summons Gervin to his office.
"You have had some time, how are the preparations faring? I would like you to send a courier to Trayavix to inquire about the possibility of using Navy ships to transport the Kantora. Failing that, we will have to commandeer private shipping, but I am hesitant to do that."
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Post by Gamemaster on Feb 19, 2007 9:29:57 GMT -5
Gervin says, "The preparations are proceeding adequately. The 3rd Kantora could march tomorrow if need be. They will certainly be ready by the time you can get Navy ships here to transport them. The 2nd Kantora will be ready by then as well. I'll send a courier to Trayavix."
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Post by Nashlan on Feb 19, 2007 12:52:04 GMT -5
"Excellent, I haven't got word back from the Imperial Regent as yet, but we'll assume the troops will have to go."
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Post by Gamemaster on Feb 20, 2007 17:35:41 GMT -5
Ekanor Falan Gervin says, "It takes a while for messages to go back and forth. Perhaps we should get some ships and send the troops. If they aren't needed, the Regent can just send them back. It will cost some money, but that's nothing compared to the consequences for the Regent if he needs the troops and they haven't arrived yet. Shall I order them to go?"
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Post by Nashlan on Feb 20, 2007 17:47:24 GMT -5
"I suppose it would be best, send them on their way to Yishil."
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